November 2023 Monthly Byte

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

The ISDS Foundation would like to thank each sponsor who has donated towards the 2024 Mission of Mercy. To view the list of sponsors, please click here.

November 28 is Giving Tuesday

The Illinois Mission of Mercy (IL MOM) is a large-scale dental clinic that provides free oral health care to patients of all ages. MOM events across America have helped more than 275,000 patients and have provided nearly $190 million in free dental services since 2000.

The ISDS Foundation is in need of donations for the 2024 Mission of Mercy. Please consider giving to help those who cannot otherwise afford or access care. To donate, click here.

2024 Mission of Mercy -

Volunteers and Sponsors Needed!

The Illinois Mission of Mercy (IMOM) will be held June 28 & 29, 2024 at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois.

The time and talent of more than 1,000 volunteers – dentists, hygienists, assistants, nurses, lab techs, pharmacists, and dental and hygiene students – are needed to make the Mission of Mercy a success. The goal is to provide $1 million in free dental care to 2,000 patients in two days, concentrating on exams, cleanings, fillings, and extractions. Limited lab work also will be offered.

To learn more about MOM, volunteering and sponsorship, click here.

Assistance Program Provides Lifeline to Dentists in Need

The Dentists Support Program provides a referral system for dentists who are struggling with the problem of alcohol or substance abuse and are in need of treatment assistance.

With just one call, the dentist, family member or friend can request help from the program. It is completely anonymous and takes just a couple of minutes.

24-hour confidential cell phone: 312/318-8810 or 708/287-4132. You may also contact

Dr. Bill Hamel or Dr. Tom Sullivan for more information.

Foundation All-Occasion Cards

Looking for a way to honor someone's accomplishment? Send a memorial to a friend, relative or colleague? Congratulate a patient on completing a treatment? Send greetings or well wishes to someone you haven't contacted in awhile? These "all occasion" cards have many uses, and you can purchase a package of 10 for a $50 contribution to the ISDS Foundation.

When you send one of these cards, and write your own note inside, you honor a person in a very special way and also support the worthy programs of the ISDS Foundation.

Click here to order!

Happy Thanksgiving!

The ISDS Headquarters will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 to observe the Thanksgiving Holiday.

On behalf of the ISDS Foundation Officers, and Board of Directors, we thank you for your support and generosity and wish you and yours a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.

Ways to Help the ISDS Foundation

The ISDS Foundation plays an important role in supporting ISDS in promoting the public's health and is pleased to accept donations to support its charitable mission. The programs offered by the Foundation have had a significant positive impact, and with your help, we can do even more in the future.

The ISDS Foundation is committed to various forms of fundraising. There are many ways to support the Foundation. If you would like to donate, click on the options below:

Donate by clicking here. (You may indicate if the donation is "In Memory of" here as well.)

Donate of Facebook

Contribute to one of our events by sponsoring or participating.

Purchase the "All Occasion" Foundation Note Cards